Watch This: Is There Really 'Black' Music'?

We’re celebrating Black Music Moth at The Root, reflecting on our favorite musical memories and chronicling significant moments across the past several decades. But what is “black” music, anyway? Music made by black people? Supported mostly by black people? Listened to or originated by us? Suggested Reading Iyanla Vanzant’s Decision Not To Attend Her Daughter’s…

We’re celebrating Black Music Moth at The Root, reflecting on our favorite musical memories and chronicling significant moments across the past several decades. But what is “black” music, anyway? Music made by black people? Supported mostly by black people? Listened to or originated by us?

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Nicholas Duvernay Talks ‘White Lotus’ Season 3, Working with Natasha Rothwell

A man-on-the-street video by OTHER, Pharrell Williams’ YouTube network, challenges the idea that music has a color. Watch it here and then reminisce with our staff about our black-music — if that’s still what you want to call it — memories:

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